A review by librarianryan
Hello Mandarin Duck by Bao Phi

informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

 This was a wonderful read.  A new type of duck, a mandarin duck is all alone away from the pond.  Some kids are trying to help him find water and welcoming it to the community along the way.  My favorite thing about this book is that the kids welcome the duck in a variety of languages.  The words are not explained, or the cultures given (until the glossary at the end) but you know they are saying Hi and welcome.  It was a lovely story with lovely illustrations and it expresses different cultures without trying too hard.